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The new ice cream you need to get through the heatwave – plus 7 more foodie buys for July
- Lucy Roxburgh – food and drink expert
Published: July 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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From ice cream and canned cocktails to a new olive oil, this is what to shop this month
With summer in full swing and the sunshine showing no signs of leaving, there's never been a better excuse to make the most of the season's best food and drink. This month, the Good Food team has rounded up a selection of standout buys to help elevate everything from laid-back barbecues to sunny evenings in the garden.
From a rich Guinness cake ice cream that's the ultimate heatwave treat to a beautifully fruity olive oil, smoky salt for finishing grilled dishes and a punchy new canned cocktail, these are the products that have impressed us most. Whether you're planning a feast for friends or simply looking for a few delicious summer upgrades, consider this your guide to what’s worth buying this July.
Good Food Recommends for July
Cornish Sea Salt Co smoked sea salt flakes
Available from Waitrose (£1.85), Cornish Sea Salt Co. (£2.40)
For giving BBQs a boost
Cornish Sea Salt Co’s sea salt flakes are gently smoked over oak, apple and cherry wood, resulting in a seasoning with a deeply savoury edge. It's the secret ingredient you need for elevating BBQs: use on corn-on-the-cob or grilled meats.
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Jude’s Chocolate Guinness Cake Ice Cream
Available from Sainsbury's (£3.50), Ocado (£3.50)
For a cooling treat
We love discovering new ice creams in the summer months and this is a recent favourite of the Good Food team that was a big hit during taste testing. Jude's have transformed the iconic flavours of a chocolate Guinness cake into a moreish ice cream. It tastes impressively like the classic cake and is surprisingly light, with chewy brownie pieces scattered throughout. All that’s missing is a swirl of cream cheese icing!
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Belvoir Hugo Spritz Mocktail
Available from Sainsbury's (£3.50), Waitrose (£3.65)
For summer sipping
A refreshing non-alcoholic drink for summer. Grape juice (instead of prosecco) is mixed with elderflower and mint, as you’d find in the classic Hugo Spritz cocktail. It’s a delicately floral, fizzy sip.
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Whitebox Cocktails Clover Club
Available from Whitebox Cocktails (from £5.50), Selfridges (£4.99), Amazon (from £5)
For a strong canned cocktail
Named after a 19th-century club of Philadelphia journalists, this is the first time a classic Clover Club has been transformed into a canned version. It packs a punch at 22% ABV but the mix of gin, raspberry and lemon juice is also silky smooth.
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Rishright Yo Po Chilli Oil Traditional
Available from Rishright (£9.99), Ocado (£9.95), Amazon (£9.99)
For a spicy kick
Crunchy, nutty and aromatic, this is inspired by a 400-year- old recipe using Qin chilli. The spice is well balanced for use in noodle and rice dishes or on eggs, fish or steak.
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Yumm Singa Laksa Curry Sauce
Available from Yumm Singa (£6.49), Selfridges (£6.49)
For a quick dinner
Bring a taste of Singapore to your kitchen with this ginger, garlic, lemongrass and coconut sauce, which works well with prawns, chicken or tofu.
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Steenbergs Organic Rose Water
Available from Holland & Barrett (£4.99), Amazon (£6.56)
For transforming desserts
Made using organic Persian Damask roses from Bulgaria, this softly perfumed rosewater adds a delicate floral note to cakes, bakes, ice cream and fruit salad.
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Opus Oléa Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Available from Opus (£17.99/500ml)
For a drizzle of luxury
This artisan oil is made from single origin hand-picked Koroneiki olives, grown sustainably on a small scale in southern Greece. It instantly elevates a salad – or just dip your bread in.
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